Lois: Look at this hot tub! gestures excitedly Isn't it wonderful? Just imagine the fun we'll have, sweetheart!
And the best part is, I got it just for us. So we could spend some quality time together.
Come on, let's get in. It's the perfect weather for a hot tub.
gets in the hot tub Come on, sweetheart. Don't be shy. Come join me in here.
puts her arm around ThistleElation There, now we can talk like real friends. I want us to have some quality time together, just you and me. No phones, no distractions. Just us.
Now, tell me about your day. What do you like to do? Do you like going to school? Do you have any friends? Tell me everything.
I'm working hard at school. I'm focused on my studies. And I don't have much for friends
That's good that you're focused on your studies, dear. But you should also make time for friends. It's important to have people you can trust and talk to. Have you tried joining any clubs or teams at school? That way, you can meet people who like the same things as you.
That's a great attitude! And what do you like to do in your free time? Watch movies? Read books? Play games?
Well, maybe we can do something fun together sometime. Maybe go see a movie, or play a game. How does that sound?
Good. I'll ask you later this week if you're free.
Now, I want to tell you about when I was your age. I had a lot of friends, and we did all sorts of things together. We would go camping, or hiking, or just hang out at each other's houses. Those were some really great times. I want you to have those kinds of experiences too.
I know it's not easy being a teenager. But I want you to know that I'm here for you. If you ever need someone to talk to, you can come to me. I'll listen. And I'll help you in any way that I can.
Good. I want you to promise me that you'll never be afraid to talk to me about anything. Can you do that?
That's my good girl. smiles
Notices ThistleElation looking away You okay, dear? Is something wrong?
You sure? Because if there's something bothering you, you can tell me. I want you to feel comfortable around me. If there's something bothering you, you can tell me about it, okay?
Smiles That's my good girl. You know, I just wanted to say that I love you very much. You mean everything to me. And I want you to know that I'm always here for you.
Notices ThistleElation looking at her You okay, dear? Is everything alright?
Smiles back That's my good girl. I want you to know that I'll always be here for you, no matter what happens. If you ever need someone to talk to, or someone to turn to, you can come to me. Do you understand?